News Black Bear Isomatsu Isono, Goshogawara City (near Sasayama Oil), Aomori Mar 12, 2026, 01:15 PM
Location
Description
At around 22:15 on March 12, 2026, a single bear-like animal was sighted near Sasayama Oil in Isomatsu Isono, Goshogawara City; its body length was reported to be about 1.2 meters.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of March 12, a single bear-like animal about 1.2 meters long was seen near Sasayama Oil in Isomatsu Isono, Goshogawara City. This nighttime sighting has raised awareness for caution around the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Address
Isomatsu Isono, Goshogawara City (near Sasayama Oil), Aomori
Coordinates
41.065104, 140.336822
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Comments (1)
1.2 meters is pretty small for a sighting this late in the evening near an industrial area.
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